(a) No golf carts may be operated in this Municipality:
(1) On any interstate highway except by public safety personnel responding to emergency; however, a golf cart may be operated on any City sidewalk.
(2) On any road or highway with a center line or more than two lanes except for the purpose of crossing the road, street or highway; if:
A. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
B. The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highway;
C. The operator yields his or her right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate potential hazard; and
D. Both the headlight and taillight are illuminated when the crossing is made if the vehicle is so equipped.
(3) With more than one passenger unless more passengers are allowed under manufacturers’ recommendations.
(4) With a passenger under the age of 18, unless the operator has at a minimum a level of two intermediate driver’s license or its equivalent or is 18 years of age or older.
(5) Unless riders under the age of 18 and unlicensed has a licensed driver over 18 years of age immediately to the right of him.
(6) Anytime from sunset to sunrise without an illuminated headlight or lights and taillights.
(7) Without a manufacturer-installed or equivalent spark arrester and a manufacturer-installed or equivalent muffler in proper working order and properly connected to the vehicle’s exhaust system.
(8) At all times, a golf cart must yield to pedestrian traffic.
(b) A golf cart, for the sole purpose of getting from one trail, field or area of operation to another, may be operated upon the shoulder of any road, street or highway referred to in subsection (a)(2) of this section, other than an interstate highway, for a distance not to exceed ten miles, if:
(1) The vehicle is operated at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less.
(2) The vehicle is operated at anytime from sunset to sunrise, the golf cart must be equipped with headlights and taillights which must be illuminated.
(c) Operation of a golf cart in accordance with subsection (b) shall not constitute operation of a motor vehicle on a road or highway of this Municipality as contemplated by any other provisions of this code.
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, the Municipality may authorize the operation of golf carts on certain specified roads, streets or highways which are marked with centerline pavement markings, other than interstate highways, to allow participation in parades, exhibitions and other special events, in emergencies or for specified purposes.
(Ord. 2014-15-16. Passed 7-14-15.)